Administration and Operations Committee

That the Administration and Operations Committee agenda and addendum for September 21, 2021 be approved.

That the recommendation to approve the request for a refund of Minor Variance fees be

That the request from the property owner of 58 Capron Street for permission to improve a historic access to the property off of Capron Street and to allow parking on the boulevard be approved.

That the delegation regarding development issues in Paris be received as information.

That the delegation regarding Staff Report RPT-21-239 be

That the request for the reimbursement of development charges assessed for the redevelopment of 19 Highway 53 be approved, through a grant back to the property owners. Tie Vote. Motion

That the recommendation to approve the request for the reimbursement of development charges be renewed.

That the Administration and Operations Committee minutes of July 20, 2021 be approved.

That OPS-RFP-20-03 for Engineering Services for Grand River Street North - Corridor Reconstruction (North Section) be awarded to MTE Consultants Inc. at the submitted price of $499,900.00, excluding HST.

That the County of Brant submit a bid letter to host the 2022 Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum scheduled for November, 2022.

Whereas Section 78 of the Drainage Act (the “Act”) prescribes that “if a drainage works has been constructed under a by-law passed under the Act of any predecessor of the Act, and the Council of the municipality that is responsible for maintaining and repairing the drainage works considers it appropriate to undertake one or more of the projects listed in subsection (1.1) for the better use, maintenance or repair of the drainage works or of lands or roads, the municipality may undertake and complete the project in accordance with the report of an engineer appointed by it and without the petition required by Section 4”; And Whereas the Third Concession Drain was last improved under a report prepared by John B. Dodd, O.L.S. dated December 28, 1967 and adopted by By- Law 1434 of the former Township of South Dumfries; Be it hereby resolved that in accordance with Section 78 of the Act, the County of Brant hereby appoints Headway Engineering as the engineer to prepare a report for Council’s consideration in accordance with the requirements of the Drainage Act.

Whereas Section 4.1.a of the Drainage Act (the Act) prescribes that “a petition for the drainage by means of a drainage works of an area requiring drainage as described in the petition may be filed with the Clerk of the local municipality in which the area is situate by the majority in number of the owners, as shown by the last revised assessment roll of lands in the area, including the owners of any roads in the area”; And Whereas Section 78 of the Act prescribes that “if a drainage works has been constructed under a by-law passed under the Act of any predecessor of the Act, and the Council of the municipality that is responsible for maintaining and repairing the drainage works considers it appropriate to undertake one or more of the projects listed in subsection (1.1) for the better use, maintenance or repair of the drainage works or of lands or roads, the municipality may undertake and complete the project in accordance with the report of an engineer appointed by it and without the petition required by Section 4”; And Whereas the Bennett Municipal Drain was last improved under a report prepared by John B. Dodd, O.L.S. dated May 27, 1968 and adopted by By-Law 896 of the former Township of Burford; And Whereas the County of Brant has received a petition under Section 4.1 of the Act from James Fisher, an owner of land within the Bennett Municipal Drain watershed; And Whereas the County of Brant has received a request for improvement under Section 78 of the Act from James Fish

Whereas Section 4.3 of the Drainage Act (the “Act”) prescribes that “where it is desired to construct a drainage works for the drainage of an area composed of lands or roads lying on each side of a boundary line between two (2) or more local municipalities, the Council of any of them may proceed upon a petition as required by this Act in all respects, including the sending of notices, as if such area were entirely within the limits of the municipality”; Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 8 Tuesday, September 21, 2021 And Whereas the County of Brant has received a petition under Section 4.3 of the Act within the Mather Municipal Drain watershed from Mr. Pat Talbot from the County of Oxford and Mr. Joseph John Kloepfer from the County of Brant; And Whereas K. Smart Associates Limited is currently appointed to complete a report in accordance with Section 78 of the Act by resolution at the council meeting on October 30, 2018; Be it hereby resolved that in accordance with Section 8 of the Act, the County of Brant hereby appoints K. Smart Associates Limited as the engineer to prepare one report with respect to both the new petition and the current request for improvement for Council’s consideration in accordance with the requirements of the Drainage Act.

That the following items be received as information: 1. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks - St. George Drinking Water System 2021-2022 Inspection Report. 2. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks - Airport Drinking Water System 2021-2022 Inspection Report.

1. Whereas a request was submitted for sidewalk connectivity at the intersection of Scott Avenue and Whitlaw Way; And Whereas “Stop” signs are currently installed for Scott Avenue, while Whitlaw Way has no stop control; That Traffic By-Law # 182-05 - Schedule B - Stop Signs, be amended in order to install “Stop” signs for northbound and southbound motorists on Whitlaw Way, in order to implement an all-way, stop control at this intersection. Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 9 Tuesday, September 21, 2021 2. Whereas concerns were raised with the amount of truck traffic on Arthur Road and on Brant Mill Road; That Traffic By-Law Number 182-05, Schedule D, be amended by implementing No Heavy Truck restriction on the following sections of road: 1. Arthur Road between Rest Acres Road (Highway 24) and Pleasant Ridge Road; 2. Brant Mill Road between Oakland Road to 1.2 km’s south of Oakland Road, (Brant Mill Bridge). 3. Whereas it was deemed necessary that the first two parking spots on Grand River Street North, north of William Street, on the east side, be restricted to a 15 minute time limit; That Parking By-Law Number 004-19, Schedule 6, Parking Restricted – Time Limited, be amended by allowing vehicles to park up to a maximum time limit of 15 minutes between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Whereas sanitary sewer grinder pump and forcemain systems allow for cost efficient servicing of small areas within urban settlements which cannot practically be serviced via traditional gravity sanitary sewers; And Whereas County of Brant Staff requested quotes from local suppliers of sanitary sewer grinder pump packages and received submissions from John Brooks Company Ltd, supplier of E/One grinder pump packages with maximum daily flow rates of 2.6m3 to 11.4m3, and Zoeller Pump Company with packages with maximum daily flow rates from 17m3 to 30m3; And Whereas two (2) types of grinder pump package applications are required, one (1) being a standard application that can service a typical residential home/small business which the smaller E/One system with flows up to 2.6m3/day will satisfy and the 2nd being for larger businesses producing flows greater than 2.6m3/day; And Whereas County of Brant Staff have drafted a Sanitary Sewer Grinder Pump System Policy, which details responsibilities of the County of Brant and the property owners to ensure the standardization of infrastructure; And Whereas the Sanitary Sewer Grinder Pump System Policy outlines that property owners will be responsible for the cost to purchase and install Low Pressure Sanitary Sewer Grinder Pump Packages and that the maintenance for the standard units (2.6m3/day flow) will be the responsibility of the County of Brant and large units will be the responsibility of the property owner; Administration and Operat

Whereas the Brant Condominium Corporations Association (BCCA) has requested that the County of Brant provide enhanced services of fire hydrant inspection and maintenance, garbage and recycling collection, and Stormceptor inspection and maintenance to provide cost savings to the condominium owners; And Whereas the BCCA presented that management of the condominium properties do not always know their responsibilities for annual inspection and maintenance of private fire hydrants and Stormceptors, which can potentially lead to safety and environmental concerns, as additional rational for why the County should provide the inspection and maintenance services; And Whereas the BCCA presented that convenience to the residents of the condominium properties as additional rational for why the County should provide enhanced garbage and recycling collection; And Whereas Provincial legislation, Ministry Environmental Compliance Approvals, County of Brant by-laws, policies and procedures, and agreements between the County of Brant and condominium properties recognize fire hydrant maintenance and Stormceptor maintenance is the responsibility of the property owner; Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 11 Tuesday, September 21, 2021 And Whereas matters related to private fire hydrants and Stormceptors that apply to condominium properties also apply to properties with multiple unit residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) use; And Whereas the County of Brant h

Whereas staff has reviewed several concerns with motorist speeds on various roads near schools, within the County of Brant; And Whereas staff follows the guidelines of the May 23, 2019 approved Council report “CD-19-63 - Brant Safe Streets Speed Control and Road Safety Strategy” for an enhanced level of pedestrian safety near school zones; And Whereas, further to the Brant Committee Report dated July 20, 2021, RPT-21- 199 Proposal for Speed Limit Reductions, staff has undertaken a review of school areas and recommends the implementation of additional Community Safety Zones; Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 12 Tuesday, September 21, 2021 Be it hereby resolved that Traffic By-Law Number 182-05, Schedule K, be amended by implementing Community Safety Zones to the roads for the following schools;  Glen Morris Central Public School – 522 Glen Morris Road East, in Glen Morris;  Cobblestone Elementary School – 179 Grandville Circle, in Paris;  Sacred Heart School – 180 Grandville Circle, in Paris  Onondaga Brant Public School – 21 Brant School Road, in Onondaga;  George German Public School – Beverly Street, in St. George  Holy Family School – 20 Sunset Drive, in Paris;  Burford District Elementary School – 35 Alexander Street, in Burford;  Blessed Sacrament School – 185 King Street West, in Burford;  George German Public School – 3 College Street, in St. George;  Theresa Catholic Elementary School - 12 Dalewood Avenue’ in Oakhill That Traffic By-Law Nu

Whereas Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 20 to 26, 2021; And Whereas it is in the public's interest to raise citizens' awareness of the dangers of ignoring safety warnings at level crossings and trespassing on rail properties to reduce avoidable deaths, injuries and damage caused by incidents involving trains and citizens; And Whereas Operation Lifesaver is a public / private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, police services, media and others to raise rail safety awareness; Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 13 Tuesday, September 21, 2021 And Whereas CN has requested that Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality; It is hereby resolved that the County of Brant supports National Rail Safety Week to be held from September 20 to 26, 2021.

Whereas all children, youth and families are valued; And Whereas together with the entire community, Brant Family and Children's Services shares the responsibility of nurturing, protecting, educating and guiding all children, youth and their families; And Whereas Brant Family and Children's Services supports families and their journey toward self-determination, safety and care; And Whereas to increase awareness of the supports and services offered throughout the community, Brant Family and Children's Services invites the County of Brant to "dress purple"; Therefore be it resolved that the County of Brant hereby proclaims Wednesday, October 27, 2021 as "Dress Purple Day" in the County of Brant.

That the South Dumfries Community Centre be renamed as the Gaukel Memorial Arena.

That the Administration and Operations Committee convene In Camera to discuss a proposed disposition of land by the municipality (land leases) and a matter related to the security of property of the municipality and labour relations / employee negotiations (facility security).